You're best off leaving trickle chargers/battery conditioners plugged in permanently. Try some AC50 instead of WD40. Excellent episode. I have a brand new Triumph and the battery was dead within days (they're awful) - I bought an Optimate which has done the trick, until I get a Lithium battery to swap out.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting- a good chunk of people have said the same; that they as routine plug in their bikes every night, and also that many modern bike batteries die incredibly quickly. Thank you!🙂

@KeithChegwin24

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs I think you're right, plug it in overnight or whenever you're not riding it and the trick is to get a battery conditioner rather than a charger. They cycle the battery and monitor it rather than charging it to full. That's what I've gathered anyway, I'm no expert, though. Yes, the batteries are dreadful.

@runsonfruit

2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video thinking exactly the same "someone needs to introduce Freddie to ACF 50" It will do a much better job of cleaning the bike, you don't even need the jet wash. It'll get all the grime off and will polish the bike as well as leaving a water repellent film on there too. Originally designed for the aerospace industry and much loved by motorcycle owners. Love the videos !

@KeithChegwin24

2 жыл бұрын

@@runsonfruit It really is a miracle liquid.

@stevebmw69

2 жыл бұрын

Optimates are really good 👍

This explains why your bike looks immaculate…credit to you…great tips

Freddie, just remember that WD40 is a solvent, so even thou it makes the bike look good it does after time damaged paint work, can damages cabling and loosen connections, removes lubricants from chains and seal etc….

@kevindarkstar

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you said that, because when he said that he was using WD-40 I thought "what?" it's a water repellant and degreaser! I'm not sure why you would cover the whole bike in this 🤔

@expatbiker6598

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fellas, so what do you guys use then for your motorcycles?

@chrisdagnall8666

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same about WD40. I use GT85 on mine.

@woollentwister1

2 жыл бұрын

ACF-50 is the stuff you need.

@neilurquhart8622

5 ай бұрын

Also not a good idea to spray the brake discs!

You guys are easily one of my favorite motorcycle channels, you guys are absolutely brilliant!! Stay safe out there.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Hugely appreciated, thank you Raine!🙂

ACF50 is great for protecting against rust.

more of this needed !! Showing the life of the locals , great stuff cheers . get monica to comment as well and tell us what she thinks about your travels . lots of info is great . ride slow and see the country and its people , be safe ha ha ha

Hi Freddie, It’s great to see you love every bit of your Bonneville! Your bike has become stunning clean. Loved the blog as always. And that drink.. wow superb 🤔 But don’t forget about the coffee to Monika 😀👍✌️

The Bonneville looks a lot easier to clean that the GS! All those lovely flat surfaces, and fewer nooks and crannies!! Great vid! Oh for 26C!

You 2 have the best life. Love the vids thanks. My daughter has just given me a gift token to ride bike in tenerife with her☀️☀️i am paying for flights and accommodation but thanks to ur production cant wait

Well I have to say that I very impressed Freddie. I have never used your methods before but I'm sure I can teach my wife to use the pressure washer 😉 Seriously though, it just shows we're never to old to learn... Thanks to you and Monica

nice finish Freddie!!! We discussed trickle chargers, I am getting mine today, I was borrowing one as I left the other at the rectory...I have no desires to go back to that place!!!! Great lemonade, I am jealous!

Always a fantastic choice of music.

just love your enthusiasm ( think thats how you spell it) you turn boring into interesting keep them coming !!!

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it, thank you!🙂🙌🏻

Love your Tenerife adventures!

The water blaster makes bike cleaning easy. Interesting look around the local area.

Dobbs......Monica seemed keen to wrap this one ! 👍👍👍

Hello Freddie. Greetins from Brasil again! Let me say something... This video was so cool!!! I had 20 minutes and 55 seconds of fun!!!! Here in Brasil, we have all these kinds of vegetables in every market! You would love it!

Lovely....I want a lemonade!

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks Jason!🙂

Check into a product called acf-50 originally designed for the aerospace industry ✈️.... It's like catnip for motorcyclist 🛵☁️☁️☁️🥃

Wow, never saw that WD-40 cleaning. I live in Thailand. Clean my bikes by hand. Quick and easy. Just ordered a small power washer. Gjve it a try.

Your doing exactly what I do, buy it and bin it.

Nice one guys....

Hi, No body could make a video cleaning a bike in a dusty old yard , deck chairs and lemonade and such great enthusiasm ,one more magic moment it the sun . Thanks for the video and do,nt slip off the bike .

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙂 Luckily I kept most of the wd40 away from the tyres and brakes, so we survived!😀

I have never seen anyone polish an entire bike with WD40! :P

Excellent video Freddie & Monika AAA

I tend to use 3 separate WD40 products Chain cleaner Chain lube Silicone shine All made to do a certain job. Good video again.

The best bet is to leave the charger on and connected to the bike until you use it...that is if you have a place where you can keep it plugged in. My Thruxton and now my T120 are always connected to the charger until I'm ready to ride which helps prolong battery life. Interesting use of WD40!

Loving the vids (working through the older ones). I love those Panniers. They cost nearly as much as my bike 🤣. Still tempted though.

Haha 4:30 mins was just about to say trickle charger! Used for years use all time and keeps battery topped up maintained 👍 love it when you get a real row of car wash stations at petrol stations in europe. We are lucky if we get 2 next to each other in U.K. as you know Freddie 😂

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe I’ve never owned a trickle charger until now! So so true; one or two max in the UK- I don’t know why they’re not more popular!💦🧽

Freddie Freddie Freddie! It's just taken me 6 weeks to clean my America..... mind you I did strip it down and cleaned every nut and bolt I could.... and you my lad did it in minutes!!!!! I don't take mine out in the rain or snow... actually I don't take it out 🤣🤣🤣. I really must 😂. Great video

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I bet it’s so satisfying to strip a bike back and rebuild- you’ll know the bike so well afterwards👌🏻 Your America would put my Bonneville to shame- I have absolutely zero doubt!🙂👌🏻🏍🧽

Great video Freddie, please get that light sorted😁 there are some really nice modern lucas lookalike units that fut all modern Triumph's, simple plug and play and use the same mountings, also deffinately think about bar end mirrors Freddie, I've put thruxton ones on mine and they transform the ride, so much visibility and no more looking at your elbow, simple to fit, work great and make the bike look super cool, keep up the brilliant videos, it looks like heaven there.😊👍

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Nick!🙂 I think I’m going to replace the entire unit back to standard. But the Thruxton mirrors- I hadn’t considered this, but now I definitely am!🙂

@robertcostello9473

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Nick is spot on , thruxton mirrors are amazing! Another fantastic video guy's . I'm envious of your amazing adventures , only getting to ride at the weekend's. On a serious not though! Jet washers do wash away vital grease from concealed bearings ! And the WD40 does thin out existing grease ! But I'm sure doing your method is better than nothing at all. Very difficult to have all the correct cleaning gear when traveling around . Looking forward to your next film. Cheers 🍻

@richardoldfield4067

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs And when you've put the bar end mirrors on please fit some bar end plugs or weights🙂

I wouldn't use WD40 to clean a chain as the lubricant in it can break down the grease in the rollers and shorten the life of your chain. Every chain driven motorcycle i have had, i use the Tutoro Oiler made in the UK. Doesnt need a vacuum which can cause problems with the bike. I had the good fortune to meet Nick, a sound chap. An oiler is muxh better for the chain than lubing

The best cleaner, furniture cleaner from Mercadona, spray, rub and that's it. very good

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll remember this, thanks Alexis!🙂

I know you can get different types of wd40 like brake disc cleaner, wax etc but was that lubricant all over the bike? If you want to stop rust get acf50 lasts 12months and does not erode rubber or paint

That lemonade , seriously........don't think there's anyone in the UK making it to that recipé. It's still so cold and wet here but I could just die for one of those 🤤

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

The only lemonade I’ve had that tasted healthy- very very good!🙂👌🏻🍋

This is called "La Caldera" on the 50's and the 60's of the last century my wife grand parents and my mother in law live and work there in houses made in caves. It´s a very special place that not many tourist know. Almost all that land tomatoes and bananas where planted.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, I will definitely return and explore the area. Thank you Ricardo!🙂

Freddie..You make me laugh. Love this channel. Your right with the trickle charger it Works brilliantly , My air cooled bonnie is always plugged in. Also revert back to the original stop light and mirrors!!! I did the same after I had a tail tidy. Can be very dangerous with limited light at the rear! You want to be seen,,Can be scary. Be safe ….Both of you

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting that you put yours back to standard. I’m going to buy the original mirrors and rear light cluster asap! Thanks Steven🙂

Infectious enthusiasm, great! See you got a few warnings about pressure washers. Muc-Off do a motorcycle (low) pressure washer for £100, worth getting when you're home. I like your style. Some guys spend more time cleaning their bike than riding it. Oh, how do you guys manage to stay in Spain more than 90 days Is Monica Spanish? Cheers

Crg lanespitter mirrors would look great . Bar end to keep the look sleek

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Googling now, thanks Steve

Many years ago used a jet washer to clean the bike.. once. Both fork seals were leaking the next day.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Nooooooo!!!! Hmm, ok you have opened my eyes here. Thank you🙂🙌🏻

@greyriddance64

2 жыл бұрын

Mmmh, just don't aim direct at the fork. I have used pressure washers all the time, never a problem. But yes, they are dangerous.

Top tip ,never use a jet wash on a motorcycle,it blast all the grease out the bearing puts water in place that doesn't dry out quickly, and can ruine electrics, /bulbs , take it from an old biker, hose yes waterless wash yes, gunk yes,and use petroleum jelly on terminals ,stops acid corrosion

I would never fit aftermarket rear lights. Or mirrors if they work well. Powerhosing a motorbike isn't a good idea ... but I do it. WD40 is brilliant. I used to clean my R1100GS about twice a year. If that. I was known for it at High Beach. Your card is an English one. Don't you get surcharged every time you use it abroad? I did with mine. 1.50 per transaction. Quite nice-looking rustic buildings: Yeah, that's pushing it. Your chain looks good, though.

Clean the rims.....Nice video.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I hoped no-one noticed that!😆

Freddie you got some really nice comments about your channel on Rick and Shelley’s channel that Tenerife vlog cast broadcast yesterday Wednesday WINE. DOWN WEDNESDAY .

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

That’s so nice, thank you so much for sharing this with me Raymundo! I’ll watch tonight🙂

@raymundoypatricia7226

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs one comment Freddie is the only Vlogger that could make a Landrover bumper interesting 🤨

The bikes looking great Freddie 👍 What would we do without WD-40 😀

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, and I have no idea!😀🧴

You should get the Mucoff motorcycle pressure washer.

@Shinysideup

2 жыл бұрын

I brought one and they are excellent,

Use acf 50

Nice to know someone else likes WD40... The fact it displaces water means it drys out everything including electricals,,, Love the Triumps, I have a KTM1290 and Yamaha Bolt, Used to have an MT01, wish I had kept it though,,, Keep up the good work guys,,,

@kevindarkstar

2 жыл бұрын

Also displaces grease and oil pretty fast

I get through an absolute TONNE of WD40 every year, especially through winter....I never see rust on any of my bikes and I ride all year round!

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

It’s magic isn’t it!🙂

@volt8684

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer gt 85as it is not an oil

Personally I can't understand why you spray your bike with DW40 while you're in Tenerife, the dust, sand and powdered dog poo will stick to it. The only thing I use WD40 for on my bike is to clean off the oil flung from the chain onto the rear wheel rim and occasionally the front sprocket area, yes oil as it's a classic and won't take an 'O' ring chain.

@split196

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, and I cringed when I saw him spray it on the tank and then rub it into the dust. Liquid sandpaper

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t argue with that- there’re probably no point here in Tenerife. I just like doing it because in my mind it keeps the bike protected

Hey remind me to never ask you to clean my bike........oww

What about a cover for your bike, to keep that dust away?

I really fancy one of those lemonades Freddie and how could you just bin your original stuff knowing how expensive it is ta buy shame on you : D I could not believe you did that .The bike looked a whole lot better that's for sure, always a great selection of fruits and veg in Spain luv it there .Hasta la proxima : )

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so angry at myself for binning the stuff. Living in a one bed flat at the time, I didn’t want to hoard anything, but I went too far!

@crumblymal8479

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Easy done mate I find as soon as I bin something I find later it would have been useful sods law : D

Freddie, I have it on good authority from my ex-pat friends in Ayamonte, Andalusia that it is 'illegal' to clean your car/bike on the street. Apparently, you can get a ticket if caught. I think it's an environmental issue. Hence, the car washes are so popular. The same rules may apply to Tenerife which would explain how busy the car wash is on a Tuesday. Des

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Des, you’re spot on. I was informed of this for the first time a week ago- I had no idea before that😳

@DGBYRNE

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Freddie, Nor me. I only found out last October when I was giving my car a quick windscreen wash outside my place in Ayamonte after the drive down from the Bilbao ferry. Still for Euro 3 I'm using the local facilities at our BP Petrol Station, which like yours are very good, when you can grab a space 🙂 Des

Freddie! Where did you get your lockable leather panniers? Would you recommend? I am really struggling to get lockable panniers that will fit to my Speedmaster...

Not good to use a jet wash regularly. Forces grease and other lubricants from areas such as wheel bearings.

Ironically @ 6min 40 seconds Freddie asks "is it ridiculous wearing yellow gloves?" forward exactly 4 minutes on to ascertain the answer!

ACF50 if it's good enough for the US navy to prevent there aircraft rusting while at sea it will do for me.

@volt8684

2 жыл бұрын

Very thick and sticky to apply. Gt85 just as good and easy to apply. Makes bike shine like new. Needs doing regularly though as washes off

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant- 100%!🙌🏻🇺🇸

It's a type of pumpkin Fred

I’ve reached a point where I hit the like button before watching the video

Hiya mate great vid as always. Just a quickie.... Have you ever been pulled by the police about your plate. Just ordered a harley and there's no way I'm going to ruin it with a ginormous yellow tag boooooooooo. Bikes should definitely have smaller plates.

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaz! Never. I got pulled over by the police in SE London for speeding and even then, they didn’t mention the plate. You’ll be absolutely fine🙂🤜🏼🤛🏼

Hi Freddie, I’ve never had a Boneville and am clueless in this area of motorcycle type. So I’m pondering getting one and I thought why not ask Freddie… just wondering if you were to buy another would you go water cooled or stay air/oil? I could get any of them but I rather like the 2014 T100.

Hi Freddie, can you tell me what chain lube you use?

Jet washer, be careful they can damage bearings etc.

@fasthracing

2 жыл бұрын

100%

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks for the heads up!

@kevindarkstar

2 жыл бұрын

Especially hot water and high pressure on a bike is a bad idea, however specially made bike low pressure washers are good as are air blowers to dry off.

Interesting fact about WD-40: WD comes from Water Deterrent. WD-40 is basically a NASA rocket-graded product so for sure it will do what it says in the can

@jimmyb4982

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean 'water displacement'?

@Garcwyn

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyb4982 sorry yes. Small semantic difference

One of The best ways to clean your bike is using brake disk cleaner spray instead of wd40

1st time seeing car wash with wd40 😯

@neilurquhart8622

5 ай бұрын

He’s clueless!

“Snow has receded to the top”??

Where do you get your video music tracks from?.

Fred me ole Pal, do something with that rear light ! It is horrible mate ... seriously

@fasthracing

2 жыл бұрын

Its old Skool cool. Vincent style I believe.

@rayfraser1773

2 жыл бұрын

@@fasthracing don’t care, my taste says no

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, especially so that this comment has three likes already. I was thinking of putting the original light unit back on when back in the UK, and this comment has probably confirmed it

Does Monica know she is with a future Farmer ? And where do I get my Dobbs Day T shirt ? Has to have the design on back and a small cig pocket up front...

Hi. Could you please let me know what type of WD-40 you use? I found different types online. I used other products on my triumph street twin and although it’s only 4 months old, it got rust in several places. Thanks a lot.

@volt8684

2 жыл бұрын

Get back onto triumph thats not right

Hello from Germany my friends Monica and Freddie 👍 Another amazing Video! WD 40 is well known in Germany, my question is, do you use WD 40 also for the maintenance to keep walking the chain? Greetings from fucking rainy Germany 👍🇩🇪 God bless, i am looking forward for new STUFF!

@burgholte

2 жыл бұрын

WD40 schmiert die Kette nicht.

@coltseavers2490

2 жыл бұрын

@@burgholte Ich nehme immer noch das gute alte S 100.

Don't useca jet wash on wheels brakes or need steering. High pressure Water ingress can trash bearings and brake seals

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, I’ll remember this

@philroberts5537

2 жыл бұрын

Apologies should read don't use a pressure washer on wheels brakes or near steering head as water ingress can dramatically shorten life of the bearings . I'm currently recovering from a heart attack on Weds and didn't check my spelling .

Hi Freddie. Massive fan of your channel. Keep up the good work 😀👍. Not sure if you are aware. But Tenerife has its own Triumph Hinckley owners club that could show you some awesome sights & places. Link below. 👍 #tenerifeontriumph

what a nice store - and if you dont eat animal cadervers, even better!

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it- and out in the open☀️🙂👌🏻

I think the gloves 🤔 do it 🤣

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you approve!😆🧤

GT 85 or AC50 much better ! mind those disks !

Isn’t your chain brand new though 6 weeks or so old 🤔🤔

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Correct!

WD40, only for the smell you already want to use it...

Jet wash noooo

Slightly cleaner than it was showroom fresh it is not

@marksimpson5218

2 жыл бұрын

It is to Freddie, that’s all that matters.

@volt8684

2 жыл бұрын

Bikes are for riding not cleaning

Well, I love watching your channel but I don't agree with ANY of your cleaning methods! I just in case there are some daft people out there, please advise NOT to spray braking components, seat or grips with WD40, before someone ploughs into the back of a bus because you told them to spray their discs with lubricant!

I wonder if Tenerife is a good place to retire in. How's the cost of living? Seems like the perfect place for a relaxed motorcyclist.

@richardbartlett6932

2 жыл бұрын

Gerald. as someone who even at an early age would never retire in UK I scouted southern Europe for years eventually settled on the canaries. the opportunity to buy a business here prompted me to jump early. as a worker it's not great but as a retiree it's as good as it gets. cost of living is impossible to quantify because everyone lives differently if you relocate you live a different life so you can't even compare your old life v your new life. as regards motorcycling. All the islands are extremely popular with bikers. roads, weather and (outside town) low traffic means it's a perfect bikers paradise

@GeraldGarcia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the insight Richard.

But... won't all this wd-40 attract dust afterwards?

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Almost certainly yes!

@volt8684

2 жыл бұрын

Try gt85 its fantastic for cleaning not an oil, great protector but wont lubricate chain

Model name of this bike??

WD40 fixes half of the world’s problems - my wife replied that she could use the thing that fixes the other half of the worlds problems to stop me saying that 🤭 (note to self, hide the duct tape).

@DGBYRNE

2 жыл бұрын

and the zip ties 🙂

First one

@fasthracing

2 жыл бұрын

And as a prize you win NOTHING

@shazzadauncon3682

2 жыл бұрын

haha

@FreddieDobbs

2 жыл бұрын

Well you get a congrats and thank you from me, Shazzad!😀🙌🏻

@shazzadauncon3682

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Thanks, man! Found your channel a few weeks back, since then I am enjoying your videos.

If you're not packing the charger in your suitcase I'll buy it off you when you leave

Yes we should have more of these drive through car washing places in England, at present car wash places are full of Muslims who tell you this is our country now. Thank you Tony Blair.